How the smartest fundraisers are preparing for 2026 success

The most successful fundraisers aren’t waiting for January to plan. They’re already laying the groundwork for a stronger 2026.

After a year of change and uncertainty, many are asking: what worked in 2025, and what needs to shift as we head into a new fundraising landscape? How can teams cultivate loyal donor relationships and still hit higher goals in the year ahead?

Join Patrick Schmitt, co-CEO of FreeWill, for a conversation with fundraisers who have successfully navigated the past year, sharing their biggest lessons from 2025 and the strategies they’re using now to raise more in 2026.